6.9 Third party influence over consent

As far as third party influence over consent is concerned, there are six possible causes of action that need to be considered. One of these – negligent misrepresentation – has already been discussed above, in the context of two-party situations. Others, such as the special rules relating to so-called “surety wives” are closely connected to, yet separate from, some of the other causes of actions discussed above.

The scenarios discussed in this part (i.e., 6.9 – 6.14) can suitably be divided into two types. First, are those situations where one party enters into a contract with another party, and does so due to a third party’s actions. For example, A may enter into a contract with C, due to the fact that B has advised, or in some other way influenced, A to do so. Second, are those situations where one party breaks a contract with, or avoids entering into a contract with, another party, and does so due to a third party’s actions. For example, A may breach its contract with C, due to the fact that B has persuaded, or in some other way influenced, A to do so.